The Effect of Pharmacist Intervention on the Use of Zostavax in a Community Pharmacy Setting

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether pharmacist-driven patient interventions
can have an effect on the number of herpes zoster (Zostavax) vaccinations given in a
community pharmacy setting.

Description

Several studies exist documenting the perception and satisfaction of patients receiving
immunizations from pharmacists, as well as the effects of pharmacist involvement in
advocating and administering vaccinations. The most well documented studies have been
conducted in hospital settings. Undoubtedly, there is enormous opportunity for the community
pharmacist to identify potential vaccine recipients, advocate immunization and administer
said immunizations to their established patient populations. However, there is a lack of
concentrated study in the implementation of immunization services in the community setting
and their effects. The investigators intend to evaluate the intervention of pharmacists in
an immunization program and the resulting changes in immunization rates.

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Herpes Genitalis

Infection of the genitals (GENITALIA) with HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS in either the males or the females.

Herpes simplex, caused by type 1 virus, primarily spread by oral secretions and usually occurring as a concomitant of fever. It may also develop in the absence of fever or prior illness. It commonly involves the facial region, especially the lips and the nares. (Dorland, 27th ed.)

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